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A&D is fine for diaper rash, although it will stain your clothing with grease stains. There is no evidence that massage or any topical cream helps to prevent pressure ulcers...in fact, massage over a red or pink spot can make it worse. Use only enough moisturizing lotion to prevent cracking of skin (which can lead to infections), and use one that disappears like Udderly Smooth. I buy it at Trader Joe's, but have seen it at Long's, Walgreens and CVS as well.

OK, so we went to the doctor on Wednesday and it is a pressure sore -- combination of pressure problems, moisture problems and sheering (sp?). Got a script for ointment to help it heal and he needs to keep off his fanny as much as possible. Also said much of it could be from his playing wheelchair basketball since he gets sweaty and he said the fast rolling action puts more pressure on his bum -- makes sense, but the kid only plays once a week for an hour and he changes before he leaves and when he gets home, so I don't think that's the sole culprit.

Can't thank you guys enough for the advice, we really didn't get any skin care advice in rehab except for basic pressure relief. Nothing about moisture being bad or putting ointment or cream all over to protect the skin. I shudder to think about how many other things we weren't told in rehab.

Once we get the area clear, the wound care guy said there are a variety of products on the market to put on the skin 1-2xs a day to keep it healthy, guess that will be our next research project.

Ugh, I've been kissed by a dog! Get some hot water, get some iodine ...-- Lucy VanPelt

For the person who asked about the rashing and skin breakdown under his wife's breasts and in her groin, I have that problem sometimes and what works for me is to wash that area at least once a day with vinegar or vinegar in some water. The smell doesn't stay but it keeps those areas from getting rashy, smelly and sore. It also clears up a rash but it burns like the devil for a little while. I'd rather prevent the rash. But it will clear up a rash overnight.

Another good remedy for rashes in those areas is to use plain yogurt applied to the skin after washing and drying it.